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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Claiming To Have Faith Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 287 ratings
     | 61,420 views

    What God is telling us about true faith versus claiming to have faith. 1- Faith demonstrates good 2- Faith believes in God 3- Faith produces righteousness

    INTRO.- ILL.- A guy was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Saints Or Aint's Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013
     | 6,062 views

    There is a time for the sheep and the goats to be divided. This happens when Jesus demands something of his followers.

    Saints pr Aint's John 6:60-71 Introduction Last Week, we covered the conclusion of Jesus’ Bread of Life Sermon delivered at the synagogue at Capernaum. In it, the Jews were offended first by Jesus’ claim to have come down from heaven (God). They thought they knew where He came from. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 24, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,854 views

    What a to do, a sinful woman entering the house of a Pharisee, and the performance that she put on at the Rabbis feet, hwy did she show so much emotion? In coming to Jesus her sins were forgiven. In coming to Jesus our sins can also.

    Forgiven, Luke 7:36-50 If you've been here over the last couple of weeks you will know that I’ve been speaking on this topic of ordinary to extraordinary. The thing is that as Christians we have encountered the extraordinary in encountering God, we have discovered that by God’s grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Sure-Cure For Troubled Hearts Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 26, 2014
     | 5,750 views

    Jesus gave personal instructions to His Disciples and to all who would follow Him in the last few hours with them, from the upper room to the cross.

    The Sure Cure for Troubled Hearts John 14:1-7 We look again at Jesus’ teachings to His disciples from the Upper Room to the Cross from the book of John. We saw that Followers of Christ are to SERVE each other, even as Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Evidence Of True Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,163 views

    The outgrowth of a personal relationship with Christ is a commitment to truth, love, and morality.

    Several years ago I traded at a dry cleaner that has since gone out of business. One week I intended to drop off my clothes, but for some reason or other I never stopped by. Finally, on my way to the office that Friday morning, I had time. When I walked in, two ladies were at the counter. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “a Sychar Christian Or A Cana Christian?”

    Contributed by Mike Reed on Jul 4, 2014
     | 4,784 views

    Jesus encountered two types of people during His ministry: those who accepted Him, believed in Him, and regarded Him as a teacher with remarkable, God-given authority, or those who just wanted a miracle. The same is still true today.

    “A Sychar Christian or a Cana Christian?” John 4:39-53 Sermon by Rev. Mike Reed May 4, 2014 Swan Quarter, North Carolina 1874 – Methodists approach Sam Sadler, ask him to sell property in center of town near courthouse. He refused. They accepted property given to them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Remember Mama

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,130 views

    A Mother's Day message on the merits of an "unfeigned faith."

    "I Remember Mama" 2 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve from my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help For The Troubled Heart

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 6, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 39,335 views

    Jesus has message for those who are hurting... "Let not your heart be troubled"

    Help For The Troubled Heart John 14:1 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ Because of my job, I spend a great deal of time around sickness and death. When someone passes away there are countless lives who are impacted. When you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity: It Involves Relationships - Part 2 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 13, 2014
     | 5,172 views

    Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. Unity involves us having a relationship with one or more persons and God wants to be involved so that we can be united as people and as a community enjoying the friendship of God.

    Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. Unity involves us having a relationship with one or more persons and God wants to be involved so that we can be united as people and as a community enjoying the friendship of God. So, the subject of unity - inside and outside the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Displeased With This Generation

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2013
     | 2,625 views

    To show that we need to grow more in our relationship/experiential knowledge of the LORD JESUS and grow in our relationship with Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you know and have relationship with JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to grow more in our relationship/experiential knowledge of the LORD JESUS and grow in our relationship with Him. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:10 (Amplified Bible) 3:10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Free Refills From God’s Word Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 1, 2010
    based on 67 ratings
     | 42,658 views

    Peter doubted Jesus when he was asked to put his nets into the deep water. It made no sense. It shouldn’t have worked. But in spite of his doubt, Jesus rewarded Peter. Why?

    INTRO: As I was preparing for this month’s sermons on “Free Refills” I remembered an old Gospel hymn. If you know it, sing along if you want to: “Fill my cup Lord, I lift it up Lord Come and quench the thirsting of my soul Bread of heaven fill me til I want no more Fill my cup, fill it up and make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Gift Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,789 views

    Jesus tells us there are real consequences in our lives. He tells us this so that we can see the contrasts, look clearly at our lives, appreciate the gracious gift of God as a gift of love and live in fearless confidence of that love.

    John 3:14-21 “The Gift of Love” INTRODUCTION Traveling in foreign countries it becomes apparent to the observant tourist that there are basically two different types of travelers. There is the traveler who packs his or her country in the suitcase and brings the country on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Living In The Kingdom Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 19, 2021
     | 1,761 views

    Part 7 of this series reviews "why" Jesus had the "right" and "authority" to say what He says in His Sermon on the Mount. These are the non-negotiable that Christians should believe relating to Christ.

    Living In The Kingdom 7 Scripture: John 3:13; 14:6; First Peter 2:4; Hebrews 4:15 Last week I shared with you what Jesus said about Himself fulfilling the Law and the Prophets. I told you in that message that this morning I would explain to you why Jesus was able to make the statements that He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brandon Max avatar

    1) What Do We Believe? Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Dec 14, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,115 views

    When it comes to the Word of God and to the Faith – do you know what you believe? This is my question to you, Because God wants you to be sure about the things you believe.

    WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IN? Text: Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us, So then, Are you sure about what you believe? Spiritually speaking, when it comes to God – and His plan and purpose for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brandon Max avatar

    4) God Is Lord, Light And Love! Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Dec 14, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,834 views

    We believe specific things about God, and about His very Nature and Character as revealed to us through the Scriptures. This Includes the fact that: 1) God is Lord; 2) God is Light; and 3) God is Love.

    THINGS MOST SURELY BELIEVED AMONG US Text: Luke 1:1 Introduction Read with me once again Luke 1:1 "Forasmuch as many have taken in hand - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us." Brethren, we have a firm declaration right here [The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist